8 Ways to Hurricane Proof Your Home

Storm shutters

Storm shutters are also important if you live along the coast. You can have these professionally built or make your own from half-inch plywood stamped “CDX” that’s cut to fit the outside of each window. Pre-drill 1/8-inch holes every 12 inches and secure to the windows with screws. To minimize cosmetic damage, mark where each storm shutter goes that way, you’ll be able to use the same screw holes and have fewer repairs to make after high winds pass.